Olympus 15mm f8: The "Bad" Lens That Makes Photography FUN

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  • Опубліковано 24 лип 2024
  • This video takes a deep dive into the surprisingly fun world of the Olympus 15mm f/8 body cap lens. While technically "bad" with its softness, fixed aperture, and lack of autofocus, this tiny lens can unlock a unique creativity in your photography.
    Join me as I explore the quirks and charms of this lens, showcasing its characterful images and the unforgettable experience it offers.
    Filmed on: Panasonic Lumix GX8 with Panasonic Lumix 14mm f/2.5 lens
    Edited in: Final Cut Pro
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    Keywords: Olympus 15mm f/8, body cap lens review, creative photography, film photography aesthetic, micro four thirds, Lumix GX8, Panasonic 14mm f/2.5, Final Cut Pro
    Chapters:
    0:00 - Introduction
    0:12 - Overview
    01:12 - Build Quality & Design
    02:32 - Image Quality
    04:11 - Autofocus
    06:10 - Use-case
    07:22 - Pros & cons
    11:08 - Other lenses
    12:21 - Conclusion
    13:39 - Channel updates
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  • @ericaceous1652
    @ericaceous1652 4 місяці тому +4

    30mm, f/8 and fixed focus was what some film point and shoots had back in the 90s. The bodycap makes a great digi lomo lens, with the right post processing.

  • @BroccoliZombie
    @BroccoliZombie 14 днів тому

    Great video. Thanks for sharing

  • @kcphotogeek6207
    @kcphotogeek6207 4 місяці тому +2

    It's always useful to have limitations in your gear and find away to work that into your creative process. Anyone can take a sharp photo so I don't get the fascination with pixel peeping

  • @trevorbrooks813
    @trevorbrooks813 4 місяці тому +1

    Excellent video Eli, making photography fun is a great boost to creativity and makes you happy. Exhibition in Ct Myo...brilliant, wish I could be there. Well deserved, thanks for posting.

  • @mushedroom
    @mushedroom Місяць тому

    Bought this for 55 on the bay and also bought the 7artisans f5.6 clone. Thanks for the review.

  • @loushared6602
    @loushared6602 4 місяці тому

    Excellent video, I agree, it’s nice to step out of your comfort zone. Good luck with the exhibition 🎉

  • @simonatterbury
    @simonatterbury 4 місяці тому

    Really interesting, like your idea of the Indy music vid. Cheap enough to take a punt. Also have a tiny PM1 and would truly make the camera pocket sized. I am also considering both the 14mm f2.5 and the 20mm f1.7, Look forward to your vid on the 14mm.

  • @tzitziblikis
    @tzitziblikis 4 місяці тому

    I have the ttartisan 18mm lens cap paired in my Olympus E-P1 and shooting with the BW ART filter is the most fun experience i have ever ✨ I really love the photos produced with this setup ❤

  • @serialhobbyism_official
    @serialhobbyism_official 4 місяці тому

    Very interesting! I've been thinking about getting a couple of these to throw on my GH5 cameras in case I want to snap something quickly and don't have time to put a lens on.

  • @oneeyedphotographer
    @oneeyedphotographer 4 місяці тому +1

    I've wondered about that on an E-M10 series camera. I imagine slipping the whole rig into a jacket pocket.
    I can make a decent portrait with a cheap fisheye lens, I don't see a problem with that.
    To me, two questions matter.
    Can I make a decent photo with this?
    Do I want to make photos with that setup.
    For me, the answers regarding Sony cameras would be yes, no.

  • @zwiemon
    @zwiemon 4 місяці тому

    The 7 artisans 18mm f6.3 seems to do about the same for Sony e mount at only €65 I might check it out at some point!

  • @mushedroom
    @mushedroom Місяць тому

    Could this be a good mimic lens for the Lomo LC-A film camera

  • @snoopdoggdankkush9285
    @snoopdoggdankkush9285 Місяць тому

    I have an OMD EM5 mkii too, have u you had trouble with hot pixels?

  • @TheUrbandilema
    @TheUrbandilema 4 місяці тому

    Been watching this setup a while on ebay ...lots of japanese ebay companies selling these with the ep SERIES of cameras

  • @jonathanjones4566
    @jonathanjones4566 4 місяці тому

    Did you shoot any video through that lens?

  • @login415
    @login415 4 місяці тому

    I just picked one up, and it's fun. It's technically terrible, but it's a whole lot of fun for $30.

    • @Elifarnhill
      @Elifarnhill  4 місяці тому +1

      I've just got my hands on the 9mm one and it's so much more terrible - but still fun!